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Communication consultant Shari Harley says today’s workplace lacks crucial candor, and she tells you what to do about it. Everyone would enjoy healthier business interactions if they spoke their minds honestly and openly, and knew that their co-workers would do the same. Harley shares several simple steps to help you initiate and nurture more honest office communication. Her points are quite clear, even when her text proves repetitive. getAbstract recommends Harley’s insightful and useful tips – despite whatever initial awkwardness following them might generate – and recognizes that even if you can’t be completely honest with absolutely everyone, a more straightforward workplace remains a worthy goal.

In this summary, you will learn

How to create honest and supportive business relationships

How to share your work concerns more openly

How to give effective feedback

Summary

“How to Establish Candid Relationships” Create a platform for honest relationships from the moment you start to work with someone. Take these steps to create a pattern of candor:
“Set expectations” – Lay the groundwork with your co-workers before problems arise. Let everyone...